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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 61% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | 1410/1533 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,915 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Washington and Lee?
- Bowdoin College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Bowdoin College than Washington and Lee University ($60,952.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than Washington and Lee ($22,776 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 0.9% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,772 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Bowdoin College (61% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($55,567 vs. $53,534)
Bowdoin College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Bowdoin College .
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College or Washington and Lee? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Washington and Lee and Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than Washington and Lee University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Bowdoin College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $75,000)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $2,667 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($18,833 vs. $21,500)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($194 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowdoin College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/